Campsite #B13 at Cottonwood (Twentynine Palms) Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Campsite #B13

19 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
40 ft Parallel
2 fair
B13
8/28
Campsite #B13 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 40ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (19)

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@LuisM2988159 · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #B13
Just as expected
@BrandonM29B9CB · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #B13
Campsites are awfully close together and close to the road, but they are otherwise perfectly functional. Definitely a bit pricey for what you get compared to a lot of others, but it is a great location.
@PhilV4395115 · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #B13
There is plenty of space between each bay, with good facilities and an unbelievable setting.
@MarciaB86F6361 · Camped on Jan 15, 2025 at Campsite #B13
Im an extremely dissatisfied Recreation.gov customer. I decided to book Cottonwood campground for the following night. I made the booking a few minutes before midnight. Immediately after I booked I noticed it had booked for the date of booking, not the next night. There were only 5 minutes left on that date and I was many hours away!!! I immediately tried to change the booking date to the correct date. Not only did Recreation.gov want to charge me a $10 change fee, it would not give me any credit for what was already charged. So it would have cost me not only a regular night fee but an additional $10. What a colossal rip off. I just lost the original fee and decided to end my losses there instead of trying to correct my mistakes. I am dissatisfied because there is a change reservation option that only allows you to pay way more than just doing a new booking. What an absurdity!!!! Dont give the change reservation option if one will not only be able to change it by paying Much More than if booked as a new date.
@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Dec 31, 2024 at Campsite #B13
The mine site is interesting, and take the trail further ~25 yards beyond for a great view of the Salton Sea. If you are going to the mine from the campground, the trail will fork left and right without a signpost. Take the right trail.
@SojungHC871067 · Camped on Dec 7, 2024 at Campsite #B13
Very quiet and peaceful. The bathroom was super clean.
@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #B13
Great location and scenery with hiking right from the campground. But... parking area not nearly flat enough even for a small RV. The bathroom has no lights, no hand dryer, no soap. And absolutely no cell reception on Verizon.
@albertp7092990 · Camped on Sep 28, 2024 at Campsite #B13
I absolutely loved this spot! It was on the far end of the campground and felt like having a whole campsite to myself, complete with a trail to explore. I camped here a few months ago and had an amazing experience. It was a bit far from the bathrooms, but that didnt bother me at all!
@OmarR6771183 · Camped on Jan 30, 2024 at Campsite #B13
Good , but my camp spot was the only one available shown on the reservation page. To close to trail entrance . B13
@FrancisMC16CE9 · Camped on Jan 16, 2024 at Campsite #B13
Campground was clean and beautiful. We didnt choose a flat spot for the sprinter camper. Seems strange that the people at the visitor center, who were friendly and helpful could neither help us get reservations nor was there internet to make a reservation in the visitor center. You have to drive > 5 mi to get a signal to reserve a sight you cant see. Makes no sense. I would have gladly paid extra for internet use or help with the reservation. The dump site was a blessing!
@scotts8955128 · Camped on Nov 30, 2023 at Campsite #B13
Cottonwood is always a lovely spot!
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Oct 18, 2023 at Campsite #B13
This was my second time staying at the Cottonwood campground. The first time in 2021 was perfect. This time, the men's restroom was in a really rough state. Either an animal went to the bathroom behind the toilet or somebody missed badly. Other than that, no complaints.
@EmmaW1300FB2E7 · Camped on Feb 19, 2023 at Campsite #B13
Loved the spot we booked! Already planning on coming back!
@DaleC174 · Camped on Dec 8, 2021 at Campsite #B13
We made a same day reservation on the Recreation.gov site, which was super easy. We went to the dump station since we had just spent two nights in our small Roadtrek camper in Anza Borrego. The Cottonwood campsite was almost empty. We hiked the trails to the south both days. We were super impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness and layout of both the campsite and the trails. We will be returning in the Spring.
@MariaO258 · Camped on Nov 26, 2021 at Campsite #B13
We stayed overnight and it was a wonderful experience. Campsite was easy to find and pleasant.
There were bathroom and they were continuously being cleaned. We will be back.
@AntonioZ945 · Camped on Nov 20, 2021 at Campsite #B13
Very clean, family-friendly campground. Staff was friendly, fellow campers were considerate and respectful, and the restroom facilities were clean for the most part. Will definitely camp at Cottonwood again.
@ShibajiS660 · Camped on May 12, 2021 at Campsite #B13
Cottonwood campground is easily accessible from I10 and is ideal for observing the night sky.

The Campsite was relatively empty (I had reserved slot B13) and quiet. The bathrooms were clean, campsite was well maintained.

I stayed for one night to do some astrophotography during the new moon and thoroughly enjoyed it.
@SuzanneR243 · Camped on Apr 1, 2021 at Campsite #B13
Bring lots of shade for the day and chairs to watch the stars at night
@JohnP806 · Camped on Mar 17, 2021 at Campsite #B13
Very nice spot on the outside of the loop B. I really liked the pull thru spot we had just big enough for our truck and trailer, we did not have to unhitch to fit. My overall length/total length is 39'. Staff was helpful and friendly.
We are self contained and did not use the bathrooms.

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